The gorgeous terraced <a href="http://inhabitat.com/almaa-sintra-hostel-is-an-idyllic-eco-retreat-in-a-historic-12th-century-house/" target="_blank">panoramic garden</a> of Postdam’s <a href="http://www.potsdam-park-sanssouci.de/" target="_blank">Sanssouci Palace</a> is a preserved 18th century green oasis. Originally constructed by King Frederick William I during the mid-1700s, the garden hosts lush plant life from all over Europe. Visitors can enjoy acres upon acres of rolling hills and parks, complete with original gazebos, topiaries, pods, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/zaha-hadid-and-paola-navones-secret-garden-transforms-a-garden-in-milan/" target="_blank">manicured gardens</a> and fruit trees. But best of all, entry is free to the public!

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<a href="http://inhabitat.com/gustafson-guthrie-nichol-and-davis-brody-bond-revamp-national-malls-union-square-in-washington-dc/" target="_blank">Cascading down the hillside </a>behind the Sanssouci Palace, the garden was designed in a convex arc to maximize sunlight in the German countryside.

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Sanssouci Potsdam

On each level of the gradually gradating hill is a series of glazed niches, with fresh figs growing on each one.

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Sanssouci Potsdam

Trellised vines from Portugal, Italy and France climb the brickwork around the fig plants.

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Sanssouci Potsdam

The hedges around each level of the garden also bear edible fruits.

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Sanssouci Potsdam

Lush grass rolls down each hill and spreads towards the nearby ponds and carefully landscaped forests.

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Sanssouci Potsdam

The Great Fountain, which is in the center of the half-circle, is flanked by marble sculptures depicting mythological figures and benches that modern day <a href="http://inhabitat.com/studio-weave-transforms-the-site-of-londons-burned-down-st-pancras-church-into-a-vibrant-public-garden/" target="_blank">visitors are welcome to relax</a> upon and take in the sights.

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A Baroque ornamental garden appears just as it did in 1745, which topiary trees and colorful flowers from around Europe. Sanssouci also features a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc-design-collaborative-shows-communities-how-to-cook-with-ingredients-from-the-sidewalk/" target="_blank">kitchen garden</a> that is separate from the floral gardens and sculptures.

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Sanssouci Potsdam

The kitchen garden grows fresh vegetables and herbs for the estate, and it was even used back in the 18th century to cultivate the same.

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Sanssouci Potsdam

Just as they appeared in the time of King Frederick, the grounds still have a magical quality.

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Sanssouci Potsdam

Visitors can explore beneath the wind mill, sit near one of the many ponds, or cut through the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/paris-promenade-plantee-gave-inspiration-to-new-yorks-high-line-park/" target="_blank">high hedged paths</a> to one of the many ornamental buildings or stone and metal gazebos once enjoyed by Germany’s royalty.

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Admission to the grounds is not only free, but is easily accessible from Berlin on overground train.

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Sanssouci Potsdam

<a href="http://inhabitat.com/gustafson-guthrie-nichol-and-davis-brody-bond-revamp-national-malls-union-square-in-washington-dc/" target="_blank">Cascading down the hillside </a>behind the Sanssouci Palace, the garden was designed in a convex arc to maximize sunlight in the German countryside. On each level of the gradually gradating hill is a series of glazed niches, with fresh figs growing on each one. Trellised vines from Portugal, Italy and France climb the brickwork around the fig plants....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/the-sanssouci-gardens-are-a-lush-18th-century-escape-fit-for-a-king/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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<a href="http://inhabitat.com/gustafson-guthrie-nichol-and-davis-brody-bond-revamp-national-malls-union-square-in-washington-dc/" target="_blank">Cascading down the hillside </a>behind the Sanssouci Palace, the garden was designed in a convex arc to maximize sunlight in the German countryside. On each level of the gradually gradating hill is a series of glazed niches, with fresh figs growing on each one. Trellised vines from Portugal, Italy and France climb the brickwork around the fig plants....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/the-sanssouci-gardens-are-a-lush-18th-century-escape-fit-for-a-king/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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Sanssouci Potsdam

The gorgeous terraced panoramic garden of Postdam’s Sanssouci Palace is a preserved 18th century green oasis. Originally constructed by King Frederick William I during the mid-1700s, the garden hosts lush plant life from all over Europe. Visitors can enjoy acres upon acres of rolling hills and parks, complete with original gazebos, topiaries, pods, manicured gardens and fruit trees. But best of all, entry is free to the public!